2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Recap And Breakdown

Joining Patty today are Alicia and Hope, two runDisney Princess Half Marathon runners and podcast listeners!

We're talking about why we didn't love the 5K and why both ladies loved the 10K. Alicia also gives the half marathon some high praise.

TLDL: might want to consider training for the longer races if you are looking for more space to run and great character ops! A Princess first (?)--- rave reviews for Princess runner etiquette!

Posts that might help you: 

https://noguiltdisney.com/rundisney-r...

https://noguiltdisney.com/beginners-g...

https://noguiltdisney.com/rundisney-p...

You can find Hope at her podcast, We Watch TV here: https://linktr.ee/wewatchtvpodcast

Find the No-Guilt Disney Team

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–> No-Guilt Disney on Facebook

Contact us by email at noguiltdisneypod@gmail.com or find us on socials:

Patty

• noguiltdisney.com
• noguiltfangirl.com
• noguiltlife.com

Theresa

• insightfulllife.com
• @gertiethedino on Twitter
• @accessibleinfluence on Instagram

Jane

• @realmousewifewdw on Instagram
• @wisteriajaneofficial on Instagram
• Wisteria Jane on YouTube
• wisteriajaneofficial.com

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

The myth of the runDisney Balloon Ladies is busted today: they're just like us. Really. 

We interviewed Molly, Kathleen and Heather just before the Princess Half Marathon to talk about some tips you can use if you find yourself in the back of the pack. 

They answer some questions like: 

• How can I become a Balloon Lady?
• Are you scary? 
• Can you get swept?
• What happens if you pass me on the course?

Here are a few posts that might be helpful to the BOP (back of the pack) runner or new runDisney participant:

• https://noguiltdisney.com/bursting-balloon-lady-bubble-1/
• https://noguiltdisney.com/beginners-guide-to-rundisney/
• https://noguiltdisney.com/rundisney-princess-half-marathon-everything-you-need-to-know/
• https://noguiltdisney.com/rundisney-registration-tips/
• https://noguiltdisney.com/real-bathrooms-on-the-rundisney-half-marathon-course/

Find the No-Guilt Disney Team

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–> No-Guilt Disney on Facebook

Contact us by email at noguiltdisneypod@gmail.com or find us on socials:

Patty

• noguiltdisney.com
• noguiltfangirl.com
• noguiltlife.com

Theresa

• insightfulllife.com
• @gertiethedino on Twitter
• @accessibleinfluence on Instagram

Jane

• @realmousewifewdw on Instagram
• @wisteriajaneofficial on Instagram
• Wisteria Jane on YouTube
• wisteriajaneofficial.com

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

We love the runDisney community for many reasons, but especially for how they come together to support each other. 

Balloon Lady Heather wanted to share her appreciation for the community- here she shares a bit about what her family has been through and how the runDisney community supported her. 

To read more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/noguiltdisney/posts/2063577700693968/

To donate to OurLegacy in Trevor's name: https://give.adventhealth.com/give/450027/#!/donation/checkout 

 

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

runDisney at Disneyland is baaaaack! 

And you know that made two Disneyland fangirls very happy. 

This is a long one but we're talking about all the locations and the courses that you need to know before you runDisney at Disneyland. 

With the Halloween Half Marathon registration just around the corner, if you are on the fence, this might help you understnad what to expect and/or decide if it's not for you. 

Let's recap the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend!

 

Find the No-Guilt Disney Team

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–> No-Guilt Disney on Facebook

Contact us by email at noguiltdisneypod@gmail.com or find us on socials:

Patty

• noguiltdisney.com
• noguiltfangirl.com
• noguiltlife.com

Theresa

• insightfulllife.com
• @gertiethedino on Twitter
• @accessibleinfluence on Instagram

Jane

• @realmousewifewdw on Instagram
• @wisteriajaneofficial on Instagram
• Wisteria Jane on YouTube
• wisteriajaneofficial.com

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

What happens when it rains during a runDisney race? Does it ever get canceled? Welp...

We're going to talk about the 2024 Marathon Weekend Half marathon that did not get canceled but did not happen as it should have.

The course was shortened, and Theresa had a less-than-ideal experience.

But was it still fun? Of course! It's runDisney! 

Find the No-Guilt Disney Team

–> No-Guilt Disney on YouTube

–> No-Guilt Disney on Facebook

Contact us by email at noguiltdisneypod@gmail.com or find us on socials:

Patty

• noguiltdisney.com
• noguiltfangirl.com
• noguiltlife.com

Theresa

• insightfulllife.com
• @gertiethedino on Twitter
• @accessibleinfluence on Instagram

Jane

• @realmousewifewdw on Instagram
• @wisteriajaneofficial on Instagram
• Wisteria Jane on YouTube
• wisteriajaneofficial.com

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

We're checking in before TWO of the biggest runDisney weekends of the year! 

The Walt Disney World Marathon and the Disneyland Half Marathon are happening in the first half of January 2024. 

We're talking some basic reminders for the race weekends, some tips and details for expo, and we have a "newbie" running her first half marathon: Theresa! 

She's talking about why she's running and who she's running for as well as touching on some ways she prepared for her first race. 

We also have some concerns for the Athletes With Disabilities at the runDisney races this year, which Theresa has some personal experience with. If this is something that might affect you, we've got some details you may need about the changes happening this year. 

Posts that might be helpful: REAL Bathrooms on the Disneyland Half Marathon Course: https://noguiltdisney.com/bathrooms-on-the-disneyland-half-marathon-course/

Real Bathrooms On The 2024 runDisney Marathon Course: https://noguiltdisney.com/bathrooms-on-the-rundisney-marathon-course/

UPDATES! 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Course Maps, Event Guide and More!: https://noguiltdisney.com/2024-disneyland-half-marathon-course-maps-event-guide/ UPDATED!

 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Course Maps, Corrals, Event Guide and More!: https://noguiltdisney.com/2024-walt-disney-world-marathon-course-maps-corrals-event-guide/

Ultimate runDisney Packing List For the Dopey Challenge: https://noguiltdisney.com/ultimate-rundisney-packing-list

Beginner's Guide to runDisney: https://noguiltdisney.com/beginners-guide-to-rundisney/

 

Find the No-Guilt Disney Team

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–> No-Guilt Disney on Facebook

Contact us by email at noguiltdisneypod@gmail.com or find us on socials:

Patty

• noguiltdisney.com
• noguiltfangirl.com
• noguiltlife.com

Theresa

• insightfulllife.com
• @gertiethedino on Twitter
• @accessibleinfluence on Instagram

Jane

• @realmousewifewdw on Instagram
• @wisteriajaneofficial on Instagram
• Wisteria Jane on YouTube
• wisteriajaneofficial.com

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

We're whipping out spreadsheets and getting nerdy today!

Jane decided to track her 2023 Disney Parks stats as a local and tourist this year, inspired by Spotify Wrapped.

How many trips to the parks did she make?

How many attractions did she ride?

What was her most visited attraction?

Where did she eat most often?

And why isn't there an app for this already?!

Join us as we talk about what her 2023 looked like at the Disney Parks plus a quick recap of her Disney like a tourist experience!

 

Find the No-Guilt Disney Team

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–> No-Guilt Disney on Facebook

Contact us by email at noguiltdisneypod@gmail.com or find us on socials:

Patty

• noguiltdisney.com
• noguiltfangirl.com
• noguiltlife.com

Theresa

• insightfulllife.com
• @gertiethedino on Twitter
• @accessibleinfluence on Instagram

Jane

• @realmousewifewdw on Instagram
• @wisteriajaneofficial on Instagram
• Wisteria Jane on YouTube
• wisteriajaneofficial.com

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

By now, you have probably heard about Disney's Hollywood Studio's Jollywood Nights, the newest  Disney World Christmas Party hard ticket event.

And most of the news after the first party was dire. "Worst Disney experience EVER" "Disaster" "Cancel and refund ALL of it!" were thrown with whole chests all over the internet.

We were there on night 1- and it was absolutely not the dumpster fire people made it out to be. 

It wasn't that dramatic of a failure- most of the issues were absolutely correctable.

And guess what: they were based on what we saw with the night 2 party.

If you want a level-headed and honest review about what was done well, what wasn't, and what we were glad to see changed, this is the Jollywood Nights review for you.

• 3 Reasons NOT To Buy Tickets To Jollywood Nights, Hollywood Studios Christmas Party (2023)

• Everything We Know About Jollywood Nights Christmas Party At Hollywood Studios (2023)

• Tips for Christmas at Disneyland

• How To Score a Famous Disneyland Candy Cane This Year

• The Merriest Disney Channel Christmas Episode List! Get Your Ho-Ho-Holiday Streaming Now

• UPDATE FOR 2023! All the Disney Christmas Movies on Disney Plus (And I Mean ALL!)

Find the No-Guilt Disney Team

–> No-Guilt Disney on YouTube

–> No-Guilt Disney on Facebook

Contact us by email at noguiltdisneypod@gmail.com or find us on socials:

Patty

• noguiltdisney.com
• noguiltfangirl.com
• noguiltlife.com

Theresa

• insightfulllife.com
• @gertiethedino on Twitter
• @accessibleinfluence on Instagram

Jane

• @realmousewifewdw on Instagram
• @wisteriajaneofficial on Instagram
• Wisteria Jane on YouTube
• wisteriajaneofficial.com

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

 

Welcome to the 2023-2024 runDisney season! 

First up: Wine and Dine Half Marathon weekend. 

We've got new runDisney color scheme and logos at the expo, new courses, and new policies. And we're going to talk about it all. 

Jane and Patty ran the 5K and have some feedback! 

If this was your first runDisney event and you have questions, be sure to join us in the No-Guilt Disney Facebook group. 

 

Find the No-Guilt Disney Team

–> No-Guilt Disney on YouTube

–> No-Guilt Disney on Facebook

Contact us by email at noguiltdisneypod@gmail.com or find us on socials:

Patty

• noguiltdisney.com
• noguiltfangirl.com
• noguiltlife.com

Theresa

• insightfulllife.com
• @gertiethedino on Twitter
• @accessibleinfluence on Instagram

Jane

• @realmousewifewdw on Instagram
• @wisteriajaneofficial on Instagram
• Wisteria Jane on YouTube
• wisteriajaneofficial.com

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

 

It's HAPPENING! 

And you know we had to jump on the mics to talk all about it. 

The "It" is our wildest dreams coming true: a runDisney Halloween themed race weekend. 

We are sat and we are here for it. 

Links discussed in the episode that might be helpful to you: 

• runDisney Race Calendar And Registration Dates- 2024-2025 Season

• Disneyland Hotel Room Tour: Why Runners Love This Resort!

• runDisney At Disneyland: Everything You Need To Know Before 2024

• List of Oogie Boogie Bash Characters At Disneyland (2023)

• Is Disneyland Busy In September? Best Days To Visit (2024)

• Why The HoJo Anaheim Tops Our List Of Best Hotels Across The Street From Disneyland (2024)

• Complete Guide To Anaheim Hotels On S Harbor Across From Disneyland

• runDisney Disneyland vs Walt Disney World Racing

• Oogie Boogie Bash Tips: 3 Things NOT To Do At The Disneyland Halloween Party

• runDisney Disneyland Half Marathon Charities List (2024)

• runDisney Registration Hacks

• Why Join Club runDisney in 2023? Is It Worth It?

Find the No-Guilt Disney Team

–> No-Guilt Disney on YouTube

–> No-Guilt Disney on Facebook

Contact us by email at noguiltdisneypod@gmail.com or find us on socials:

Patty

• noguiltdisney.com
• noguiltfangirl.com
• noguiltlife.com

Theresa

• insightfulllife.com
• @gertiethedino on Twitter
• @accessibleinfluence on Instagram

Jane

• @realmousewifewdw on Instagram
• @wisteriajaneofficial on Instagram
• Wisteria Jane on YouTube
• wisteriajaneofficial.com

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)